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V454 MAU

1999 BMW 528

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,344 mi
Last recorded72,344 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV454 MAU
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 72,344 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 64,509 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 63,216 miles

Front condensation in both front head lights

Pass 11 Feb 2022 53,672 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 53,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective full of codensation (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 45,618 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 45,584 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack in screen (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 41,354 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 41,335 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective both rear oxygen sensors wiring damaged (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached where fuel filter is located (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 30,595 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 30,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 25,803 miles

Front bumper damaged

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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V454 MAU is a 1999 BMW 528 in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 116,787 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V454 MAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V454 MAU?

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What year was V454 MAU registered?

V454 MAU is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V454 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V454 MAU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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